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Inmetro Puts Digital Verification in the Palm of Your Hand
The Brazilian government has officially launched Inmetro na Palma da Mão (“Inmetro in the Palm of Your Hand”), a new digital verification platform that allows consumers to confirm whether certified products are genuine.
Brazil Unveils First National Quality Strategy Action Plan for 2025–2026
Brazil has launched its National Quality Infrastructure Strategy (ENIQ) and the first related Action Plan, which will be in effect for the 2025–2026 period.
Inmetro Earns Top Fiesp Regulatory Quality Seal from São Paulo Industry Federation
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has received the 2024 Gold Category of the Regulatory Quality Seal from the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (Fiesp)—
Federal Prosecutors in Brazil Recognized with Top Certification for Gender Violence Prevention
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has awarded the National Council of the Public Prosecutor’s Office (CNMP) the highest category of the “Nós Por Elas” Seal, recognizing its efforts to prevent and combat violence against women.
Public Labs Across Brazil Can Now Join Inmetro’s ProdIQ Accreditation Program
Public institutions throughout Brazil can now voluntarily join the ProdIQ Program, which promotes the accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories and supports professional training.
Lagoa Dourada Recognized as Sustainable City by ABNT
Lagoa Dourada, a municipality of about 12,000 people in Minas Gerais, has been officially recognized as a Sustainable City by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT).
Brazil Publishes Key Standard to Manage Climate Change Risks
ABNT has published a new national standard to help organizations assess and respond to climate-related risks.
New FSC Standard Advances Sustainable Forest Management in Brazil
A new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standard for natural forests in Brazil will take effect on October 1, 2025, aiming to improve biodiversity protection, Indigenous rights, and small producer inclusion.
Inmetro Expands Brazil’s Quality Infrastructure With 15 New Projects in 2025
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) is making major investments to upgrade Brazil’s quality infrastructure, especially in remote regions where only 15% of the market is currently under surveillance.
Brazil Unveils ABNT NBR 17225, Standard to Ensure Digital Accessibility
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) introduced ABNT NBR 17225, a new standard aimed at ensuring websites and digital applications are accessible to all, including people with disabilities or temporary limitations.
Inmetro Launches Artificial Intelligence Center to Boost Metrology and Technological Innovation in Brazil
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has established the Artificial Intelligence Center (CIAI) to enhance metrology and technological innovation in Brazil.
ABNT Recertifies Pindamonhangaba as a Smart and Resilient City
On February 20, 2025, the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) recertified Pindamonhangaba under the ABNT ISO 37122 – Smart City and ABNT ISO 37123 – Resilient City standards.Global News
ISO/DIS 9001 Timeline Confirmed Following Seventeenth Working Group Meeting
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the group revising ISO 9001, held its seventeenth meeting virtually on May 20, 2025, with 48 participants from 27 national standards bodies and 8 liaison organizations.
Long-Awaited ISO 27031 Revision Brings ICT Business Continuity Planning Into the Digital Era
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the long-awaited second edition of ISO/IEC 27031,
Tackling Sophisticated Threats: New ISO 37003 Provides Practical Anti-Fraud Guidance
A new international standard, ISO 37003:2025, has been published to help organizations strengthen their defenses against increasingly sophisticated fraud.
June 2025 Accreditation Roundup: ILAC-IAF Merger Advances, New IAF Documents and More
International accreditation organizations ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) have accelerated merger plans into a common global organization
Global Experts Gather in Australia to Advance Revision of ISO 20387 Biobanking Standard
ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology technical committee held its annual plenary in Cairns, Australia, bringing together experts from 41 countries to focus on revising ISO 20387, the international standard for biobanking.
IAF PL 3 Issue 5 Refines Process for Adding New Areas to Global Accreditation System
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published Issue 5 of IAF PL 3, its policy on the structure of the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) and how new areas can be added.
How IEEE’s Cybersecurity Certification Supports Connected Medical Devices
The IEEE Standards Association is advancing efforts to safeguard connected medical devices through its IEEE Medical Device Cybersecurity Certification Program.
ISO 42005 Sets Global Framework for AI System Impact Assessment
ISO and IEC have released ISO/IEC 42005:2025, a new international standard that helps organizations assess how AI systems affect individuals and society.
New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
Foundation FSSC has published a new decision tree to help food businesses determine whether a control measure should be classified as a Critical Control Point (CCP) or an Operational Prerequisite Program (oPRP).
IAFP Honors Sobeys With 2025 Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
Sobeys Inc. has been named the 2025 recipient of the Black Pearl Award by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP),
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.
